Martin noticed that when he starts to get loud in public, his friends begin to physically distance themselves from him. Based on this reaction, he is working on displaying a calmer demeanor in public. Martin is using the concept of _______ in adjusting his behavior.
a. social identity theory
b. gender influences
c. the looking-glass self
d. self-esteem
c. the looking-glass self
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Randy watches the Super Bowl game with his friends at a neighborhood party. Lucky Levar has tickets and goes to the game. When they see each other the next day, Randy complains that it was "no contest" while Levar thinks the game was thrilling
What is the most likely communication-related reason Randy and Levar experienced the game differently? a. They supported different teams. b. They received the game through different channels. c. There was more noise at the Super Bowl party. d. Fan feedback was missing at the Super Bowl party. e. Randy and Levar always express disagreements about football.